Overview
The clinical adaptation of Songlines for Parkinson’s provides converging evidence that Songlines is a promising, flexible, and highly engaging intervention for people with Parkinson’s (PwP) in outpatient clinical settings. Although motor improvements were comparable to those achieved with a low-intensity exercise program, Songlines demonstrated unique benefits in enhancing affect, engagement, and self-efficacy.
The study has also provided important evidence to demonstrate to health organisations and insurance providers that Songlines is feasible within clinical settings and should be covered as an adjunct therapy for patients with Parkinson’s, thereby improving access to complementary interventions for PwP. Successful broader implementation will require careful consideration of contextual factors, including logistical support, appropriate facilities, and facilitator training.
With further refinement and evaluation in larger and more diverse cohorts, Songlines has the potential to become a valuable component of multidisciplinary Parkinson’s care, supporting both functional mobility and psychosocial well-being.
